Lot 4274 E
1911, 1¢ Black, BEP Photo Essay, 207 x 254mm Photo Essay by BEP of amended 38 x 50mm vignette of stamp portion of woodcut die (P. O. Die number 538) produced by Sterling Engraving Co. of New York, reverse with typed "Bureau of Engraving & Printing" at top and bottom, plus handstamp "Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Engraving Div. - Photolitho Sec., Reg No." with pencil "26976" control number; couple magenta marks and light stain, Fine. Scott No. UX23E.USPCC No. S32E-A Estimate $300 - 400.
The original die has been retained by BEP, and this is an original photo essay of this die.
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Realized: $300